Acroesthesia

Acroesthesia is a sensitivity disorder in which unpleasant sensations (tingling, crawling, numbness) occur in the tips of the fingers and toes.

This condition is associated with a disruption in the conduction of nerve impulses along the peripheral nerves of the hands and feet. The causes of acroesthesia can be inflammatory diseases of the nerves, trauma, compression of the nerves (for example, carpal tunnel syndrome), and metabolic disorders.

Acroesthesia is characterized by the appearance of unpleasant sensations in the fingers when they are warmed, for example after a walk in the cold. Disturbing sensations worsen at night.

For diagnosis, a neurological examination and electromyography are performed. Treatment depends on the cause and may include medication, physical therapy, and surgery. With timely treatment, the prognosis is favorable.